'Next JLS' boyband New Bounce win through to final in second live Britain's Got Talent semi along with pianist Jean Martyn

By JODY THOMPSON

New talent: Boyband New Bounce are now being tipped to win Britain's Got Talent after winning the second semi final


A boyband being dubbed as the 'new JLS' were the clear winners on the second Britain's Got Talent semi final tonight.

New Bounce were the resounding success of the evening with the studio audience giving them a standing ovation for their high-energy rendition of Jessie J's Price Tag.

They were then voted straight through to Saturday's grand final after winning the biggest public vote, after getting a resounding thumbs up from all four judges.


Runaway winners: New Bounce were given the most votes by the public - and now have the chance to win £100,000 and a slot on the bill at the Royal Variety Performance


The young boys - Mitchell, Jame, MJ and Kwan - were hailed by head judge Simon Cowell as the best act he'd seen since he'd reclaimed his judging seat for the show for the semi-finals.

He enthused: 'This is the first time in two days I've seen an act that can actually be successful in the real world.

'I love these four guys. It was very dated, your first audition, like your parents had chosen your song, but this time, it felt like you'd chosen your song.


OMG! New Bounce looked shocked when they were told by show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly that they'd won through to the finals - despite being told by Simon Cowell and David Hasselhoff they could win the whole competition


'Yes, there were a few vocals out, but it's live TV. Let me tell you something right now, you are the ones to beat.'

Fellow judge Amanda Holden meanwhile compared the boys to X Factor success story JLS, arguably the biggest boy band in Britain.

She gushed: 'We gave you that second chance, you proved us right tonight, finally, JLS have got some competition, congratulations!'


Tinkling the ivories: All the judges fell in love with Jean's infectious smile during her rock'n'roll routine on the piano


Tense: The top three from the show, as voted for by the public - New Bounce (L), Jean Martyn (C) and David and Karen (R) waited to find out which of them would go through


Magic fingers: Boogie woogie pianist Jean Martyn showed her delight when BGT co-host Ant McPartlin told her she'd gone through to the final


David Hasselhoff was equally impressed, saying: 'Tonight, you were unbelievable. I am so, so proud of you, you went back and did your homework and man, you could win this competition!'

On the results show, the youngsters could only clutch their faces in disbelief when they were told by show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly that they were going straight through and say: 'Speechless!

They beat magic act David and Karen and boogie woogie pianist Jean Martyn who were also voted into the top three by the public.


Voted off: Enchantment's angelic-looking performer couldn't save them from failing to reach the BGT finals



Not so magic: Enchantment failed to wow the judges with their circus acrobatics-meets-opera mash up


Not purrfect: Simon said he couldn't understand what Enchantment's act was actually about


However, when deciding between David and Karen and Jean, all four judges plumped for the 59-year-old from Staffordshire with the infectious grin and her keyboard skills.

She joins New Bounce to go through to Saturday's grand final and the chance to win £100,000 and a place on the bill at December's Royal Variety Performance where they will play for The Queen.

They join 12-year-old singer Ronan Parke and pianist Paul Gbegbaje from last night.


Fancy footwork: But jazz dance trio Two And A Half Men failed to go through to the final despite being a hit with the judges


Great heights: But despite actually standing up and dancing this time round, Irish hoofers Up And Over it were out of the competition


The night had opened with jazz dance act Two And Half Men, two Lithuanians and a South African.

Wearing pin stripe suits, red ties and matching braces, they got the show off to a high energy start and had impressed all four judges.

Simon spoke for the panel when he said: 'I thought it was terrific. It's kind of old school and very well rehearsed.'

However, there was disappointment and bemusement on the panel for the next act, Enchantment, described as one of the 'weirdest' acts on this year's show by Dec.


Making a splash: David And Karen's daredevil underwater magic stunt actually won Simon round and they were voted into the top three - but just missed out to Jean Martyn when they panel made their final decisions


As a top-hatted man sang opera, other members of the crew roller skated around, span from hoops while some pretended to be cats.

Amanda said afterwards: 'I was really disappointed guys I'm so sorry, The first audition was amazing but tonight you let yourselves down.'

Simon concurred saying: 'The whole things was totally mad, you've got lions and tigers and someone bouncing in the middle, it was like the Magic Roundabout that I used to watch when I was little. I don't get this, I'm sorry.'



Take that Hoff! David Hasslehoff arrived in a mask of his own face when he arrived at the studios for the show - but soon revealed his real self


During the break Amanda was clearly bored by them as she went on her Twitter to post up a picture of Simon eating a Curly Wurly.

They appeared to be the least successful of the night's eight entrants, along with Britney Spears impersonator Lorna Bliss and Irish hand dancing double act Up And Over It.

Van Morrison's former backing guitarist Herbie Armstrong was more successful however singing a version of Barry Manilow's Mandy.


Head honcho: Simon was keeping cool in mirrored aviators as he left his London home ahead of the second semi-final and arrived at the studios


Getting swishy with it: Amanda meanwhile arrived in style on the back of a motorbike and flicked her blonde locks back into shape as she took her helmet off


Simon however thought he was too karaoke, saying: 'You've got a nice voice, a nice tone to your voice, but you're a bit sad, like a singing bloodhound. I like bloodhounds so I'm not being rude.

'But that was aboslutely not the right song for you. You should have done something a bit less karaoke a bit more cool, as you're still a very cool guy, so I think it was a bit of a wasted opportunity. But I do like you.'


On song: Amanda Holden got out in front of the judging desk to perform as Princess Fiona with the West End cast of Shrek The Musical


Grudging praise: Head judge Simon said it was 'really annoying' how good Amanda and the cast were for their performance of The Monkees' I'm A Believer


However, the head judge was forced to admit he rated the act performing in the the live results show - Amanda in her role as Princess Fiona with the cast of the new West End musical version of Shrek.

With an almost pained look on his face, he said: 'You were actually a better singer than your wife. This is really, really. really annoying, you were very good Amanda, and so were the whole cast.'

Guests for the second semi-final meanwhile included Peter Andre and Stacey Solomon.


Checking out the competition? Peter Andre, left, and Stacey Solomon, right were both in the audience for the show


Britain's Got Talent is on every day this week on ITV1 at 7.30pm and 9.30pm, as the further acts are whittled down to qualify for Saturday's final.


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'People in the US haven’t a clue who Cheryl is': Former Frasier star Jane Leeves on British women breaking America

By Daily Mail Reporter


Snubbed Stateside: Former Frasier star Jane Leeves says Cheryl Cole's success at home means nothing in Hollywood


Cheryl Cole has this week learned just how brutal the American showbiz industry can be.

There are few female British stars who have made it big Stateside - Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren and Keira Knightly among them.

Former Frasier star Jane Leeves is also among the select group, and has admitted even she was clueless as to who Cheryl Cole was.


'People in the US haven’t a clue who Cheryl is,' the 50-year-old says. 'I actually asked someone: "Is she a pop star?"

'Yes, she is a huge star in the UK, but nobody knows her here.'

'I do have ­sympathy for English people coming over to America,' Jane tells today's Daily Mirror.

Star: Jane (far left) became a household name starring as Daphne Moon on long-running sitcom Frasier


'I went over when I was young and stupid, but now ­English ­people come over when they are ­already ­successful in ­Britain. It is so much harder for them. They don’t have the time to pursue things.'

The Sussex-raised actress moved to LA when she was 21, and worked for over a year selling souvenirs as she attended acting school and auditions.

She eventually won a small part on Murphy Brown before landing her big break as Daphne Moon on the hit sitcom Frasier.

'It is a fickle business': Jane says she 'has sympathy' for British stars like Cheryl who find it tough to break the U.S. market


'It is a fickle business, but I have worked very hard,' she tells the paper. 'I have always been a hard worker. You have to have faith it will work out.

'Now when I look back at my younger self, I think, "My god, I was brave", but I’d never want to change ­anything because it’s been so fantastic.'

Jane is starting work on a new sitcom, Hot In Cleveland, co-starring Betty White, Wendie Mallick and Valerie Bertinelli, and says she finds it refreshing that none of the stars have succumbed to Hollywood pressure to go under the knife.

Jane is now starring in Hot In Cleveland with Betty white, Wendie Mallick and Valerie Bertinelli


None of us have been injected or pushed from pillar to post – and that is extremely rare in America.

'As an actress, it seems such a bizarre thing to do to yourself by pretty much ­immobilising your face.

'You can tell when someone has done it. I admire women who haven’t.'



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How not to look classy! TOWIE's Lydia Bright wears Kate's dress but looks less than stylish

By Daily Mail Reporter


Not classy! Lydia Bright tried to recreate the same ensemble as Kate today, she did not quite pull off the look


Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge turned heads in her £175 beige Reiss dress last week but when Lydia Bright tried to recreate the same ensemble today, she did not quite pull off the look.

The Only Way Is Essex star was spotted strutting into a London office with a Selfridges bag in tow, wearing the same high street dress as Kate.

But instead of displaying a classic royal style, Lydia’s ill-fitting dress was not flattering and the Essex girl even had VPL.


Just like Kate, she also paired the above-the-knee number with black heels but Lydia’s clunky shoes were anything but dainty.

The camel-coloured ‘Shola’ design is from one of the Duchess’s favourite brands and she wore the Reiss frock to meet Barack and Michelle Obama during their UK visit last week.

After the new bride showed off her impeccable figure in the design, the fashion chain’s website crashed and the dress sold out within 24 hours.

At least the handbag's different! Lydia wears the same Reiss dress and black heels like Kate but carries a different bag

VPL: Lydia was displaying visible panty line through the dress as we caught a glimpse of her underwear


Obviously Lydia was one of the women to flock to the site to quickly grab herself the same dress.

After the mania, it was advertised on eBay for £600 and a £30 copy is being prepared by Tesco.

Reiss then announced that the dress will be re-released in five to six weeks to cater for the demand.


Special occasion: Kate wore her Reiss dress last week while meeting Michelle Obama (right) and President Obama


But after more investigation into the British fashion chain, it was found that the original Reiss dress was manufactured by women paid only 99p an hour in a poor suburb of Romania’s capital.

It was produced for less than £15 by seamstresses earning significantly less than the average salary for textile workers in the Eastern European nation.

The 170 employees of clothing firm Rimcor Ex work in a factory which resembles an industrial compound with bars on the windows, 8ft walls and solid metal fences.

Red carpet glamour: Lydia looking lovely at the Bafta TV Awards with on/off boyfriend James Argent




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TOWIE's Sam and Joey kiss and make up after lovers' tiff turns physical

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Tussle: Sam Faiers and Joey Essex wrestle after partying all day at the Ocean Club in Marbella


They've barely been able to keep their hands off each other during their break in Marbella.

But The Only Way Is Essex stars Sam Faiers and Joey Essex were getting physical for another reason yesterday as they stumbled back to their hotel after partying all day at the Ocean Club.

The reality TV couple got into an argument as they left the party worse for wear, according to witnesses.

After exchanging cross words the couple got into a tussle, with glamour model Sam pulling at her boyfriend's beloved barnet.


Holiday blues: the pair are returning to England today after a week spent in Spain


After their very public necking session the couple enjoyed a Shisha pipe before finally heading back to the hotel.

They were earlier spotted arriving at the Ocean Club, where they drank and danced with friends - their typical day's activity for much of the trip.

Sam, who recently opened up a clothing boutique in Brentwood with her sister Billie, wore a black and white frilled one-piece swimsuit.

She and her co-stars including Amy Childs, Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh have been parading about Marbella in a series of bright and skimpy outfits during their stay.

The holiday is finally at an end though, with Sam and Joey flying back to the UK today.

They have spent their last day in Spain with Sam's nanny, after a week of raucous partying.


Party with the girls: Sam took a break from her man to dance with her friends at the Ocean Club party


Sam told her followers on Twitter today: 'Last day sunbathing in Spain :-( with nanny! Then home tonight! X x x'

'Home today. On way to @SamanthaFaiers nannys house 2 have a nice day round the pool.Then airport later! Had 12 hours sleep last nite,' Joey added.

The holiday hasn't been all positive - Joey was robbed mid-week when thieves broke into his hotel room.


Get a room: Joey and Sam couldn't keep their hands off each other during water sports earlier in the week


Among the items stolen were his beloved Hermes belt, orange Ugg boots and £10,000 in cash.

The reality star believes he was targeted by thugs who recognised him from television, according to the Sun.

But the fashion-concious club promoter was bereft for long - his helpful manager flew out to Spain in order to deliver more clothes.


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Michael Jackson's daughter Paris finally has some 'girls time' at the mall

By Daily Mail Reporter


Girls' day out: Paris Jackson enjoys a shopping trip to the mall in Calabasas, Los Angeles, with a friend


With two brothers, Paris Jackson spends most of her time surrounded by the opposite sex.

But it looks like the 13-year-old finally got some 'girl time' as she headed to a mall with a young friend.

The brunette hit the shops in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas as she enjoyed the long Memorial Day weekend.


The tomboy daughter of the late Michael Jackson appeared to be enjoying some time away from her brothers Prince, 14, and Blanket, nine.

Of course, walking around a mall freely is something Paris wasn't able to do when her father was alive.

Paris and her siblings used to wear masks or headscarves to cover their face when out and about with their famous father, who died in June 2009.

Just a regular teen: Despite her upbringing, Paris looked like a normal teenager hanging at the mall

Since moving in with their grandmother Katherine Jackson, the Jackson children no longer have to cover their faces and have more freedom.

They have signed up for a host of after-school activities, including acting classes and karate.

Although some of the children has expressed a wish to become famous like their father, the Jackson family are making sure they have as normal a childhood as possible.

However, Katherine, 80, and their aunt La Toya, 54, who is closely involved in their upbringing, want them to get an education before any attempt to launch themselves fully into the public eye.

La Toya said in March: ‘They have gone to school and they really like it, so I’m very happy for them. It’s taught them something totally different about people and life.'

Earlier this month, the siblings were spotted on a playdate with Will Smith's children Jaden and Willow.

Blue-eyed girl: Paris is growing up a pretty young woman


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TOWIE's Sam and Joey kiss and make up after lovers' tiff turns physical

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Tussle: Sam Faiers and Joey Essex wrestle after partying all day at the Ocean Club in Marbella


They've barely been able to keep their hands off each other during their break in Marbella.

But The Only Way Is Essex stars Sam Faiers and Joey Essex were getting physical for another reason yesterday as they stumbled back to their hotel after partying all day at the Ocean Club.

The reality TV couple got into an argument as they left the party worse for wear, according to witnesses.

After exchanging cross words the couple got into a tussle, with glamour model Sam pulling at her boyfriend's beloved barnet.


Holiday blues: the pair are returning to England today after a week spent in Spain


After their very public necking session the couple enjoyed a Shisha pipe before finally heading back to the hotel.

They were earlier spotted arriving at the Ocean Club, where they drank and danced with friends - their typical day's activity for much of the trip.

Sam, who recently opened up a clothing boutique in Brentwood with her sister Billie, wore a black and white frilled one-piece swimsuit.

She and her co-stars including Amy Childs, Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh have been parading about Marbella in a series of bright and skimpy outfits during their stay.

The holiday is finally at an end though, with Sam and Joey flying back to the UK today.

They have spent their last day in Spain with Sam's nanny, after a week of raucous partying.


Party with the girls: Sam took a break from her man to dance with her friends at the Ocean Club party


Sam told her followers on Twitter today: 'Last day sunbathing in Spain :-( with nanny! Then home tonight! X x x'

'Home today. On way to @SamanthaFaiers nannys house 2 have a nice day round the pool.Then airport later! Had 12 hours sleep last nite,' Joey added.

The holiday hasn't been all positive - Joey was robbed mid-week when thieves broke into his hotel room.


Get a room: Joey and Sam couldn't keep their hands off each other during water sports earlier in the week


Among the items stolen were his beloved Hermes belt, orange Ugg boots and £10,000 in cash.

The reality star believes he was targeted by thugs who recognised him from television, according to the Sun.

But the fashion-concious club promoter was bereft for long - his helpful manager flew out to Spain in order to deliver more clothes.


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TOWIE's Sam and Joey kiss and make up after lovers' tiff turns physical

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Tussle: Sam Faiers and Joey Essex wrestle after partying all day at the Ocean Club in Marbella


They've barely been able to keep their hands off each other during their break in Marbella.

But The Only Way Is Essex stars Sam Faiers and Joey Essex were getting physical for another reason yesterday as they stumbled back to their hotel after partying all day at the Ocean Club.

The reality TV couple got into an argument as they left the party worse for wear, according to witnesses.

After exchanging cross words the couple got into a tussle, with glamour model Sam pulling at her boyfriend's beloved barnet.


Holiday blues: the pair are returning to England today after a week spent in Spain


After their very public necking session the couple enjoyed a Shisha pipe before finally heading back to the hotel.

They were earlier spotted arriving at the Ocean Club, where they drank and danced with friends - their typical day's activity for much of the trip.

Sam, who recently opened up a clothing boutique in Brentwood with her sister Billie, wore a black and white frilled one-piece swimsuit.

She and her co-stars including Amy Childs, Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh have been parading about Marbella in a series of bright and skimpy outfits during their stay.

The holiday is finally at an end though, with Sam and Joey flying back to the UK today.

They have spent their last day in Spain with Sam's nanny, after a week of raucous partying.


Party with the girls: Sam took a break from her man to dance with her friends at the Ocean Club party


Sam told her followers on Twitter today: 'Last day sunbathing in Spain :-( with nanny! Then home tonight! X x x'

'Home today. On way to @SamanthaFaiers nannys house 2 have a nice day round the pool.Then airport later! Had 12 hours sleep last nite,' Joey added.

The holiday hasn't been all positive - Joey was robbed mid-week when thieves broke into his hotel room.


Get a room: Joey and Sam couldn't keep their hands off each other during water sports earlier in the week


Among the items stolen were his beloved Hermes belt, orange Ugg boots and £10,000 in cash.

The reality star believes he was targeted by thugs who recognised him from television, according to the Sun.

But the fashion-concious club promoter was bereft for long - his helpful manager flew out to Spain in order to deliver more clothes.


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TOWIE's Sam and Joey kiss and make up after lovers' tiff turns physical

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Tussle: Sam Faiers and Joey Essex wrestle after partying all day at the Ocean Club in Marbella


They've barely been able to keep their hands off each other during their break in Marbella.

But The Only Way Is Essex stars Sam Faiers and Joey Essex were getting physical for another reason yesterday as they stumbled back to their hotel after partying all day at the Ocean Club.

The reality TV couple got into an argument as they left the party worse for wear, according to witnesses.

After exchanging cross words the couple got into a tussle, with glamour model Sam pulling at her boyfriend's beloved barnet.


Holiday blues: the pair are returning to England today after a week spent in Spain


After their very public necking session the couple enjoyed a Shisha pipe before finally heading back to the hotel.

They were earlier spotted arriving at the Ocean Club, where they drank and danced with friends - their typical day's activity for much of the trip.

Sam, who recently opened up a clothing boutique in Brentwood with her sister Billie, wore a black and white frilled one-piece swimsuit.

She and her co-stars including Amy Childs, Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh have been parading about Marbella in a series of bright and skimpy outfits during their stay.

The holiday is finally at an end though, with Sam and Joey flying back to the UK today.

They have spent their last day in Spain with Sam's nanny, after a week of raucous partying.


Party with the girls: Sam took a break from her man to dance with her friends at the Ocean Club party


Sam told her followers on Twitter today: 'Last day sunbathing in Spain :-( with nanny! Then home tonight! X x x'

'Home today. On way to @SamanthaFaiers nannys house 2 have a nice day round the pool.Then airport later! Had 12 hours sleep last nite,' Joey added.

The holiday hasn't been all positive - Joey was robbed mid-week when thieves broke into his hotel room.


Get a room: Joey and Sam couldn't keep their hands off each other during water sports earlier in the week


Among the items stolen were his beloved Hermes belt, orange Ugg boots and £10,000 in cash.

The reality star believes he was targeted by thugs who recognised him from television, according to the Sun.

But the fashion-concious club promoter was bereft for long - his helpful manager flew out to Spain in order to deliver more clothes.


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TOWIE's Sam and Joey kiss and make up after lovers' tiff turns physical

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Tussle: Sam Faiers and Joey Essex wrestle after partying all day at the Ocean Club in Marbella


They've barely been able to keep their hands off each other during their break in Marbella.

But The Only Way Is Essex stars Sam Faiers and Joey Essex were getting physical for another reason yesterday as they stumbled back to their hotel after partying all day at the Ocean Club.

The reality TV couple got into an argument as they left the party worse for wear, according to witnesses.

After exchanging cross words the couple got into a tussle, with glamour model Sam pulling at her boyfriend's beloved barnet.


Holiday blues: the pair are returning to England today after a week spent in Spain


After their very public necking session the couple enjoyed a Shisha pipe before finally heading back to the hotel.

They were earlier spotted arriving at the Ocean Club, where they drank and danced with friends - their typical day's activity for much of the trip.

Sam, who recently opened up a clothing boutique in Brentwood with her sister Billie, wore a black and white frilled one-piece swimsuit.

She and her co-stars including Amy Childs, Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh have been parading about Marbella in a series of bright and skimpy outfits during their stay.

The holiday is finally at an end though, with Sam and Joey flying back to the UK today.

They have spent their last day in Spain with Sam's nanny, after a week of raucous partying.


Party with the girls: Sam took a break from her man to dance with her friends at the Ocean Club party


Sam told her followers on Twitter today: 'Last day sunbathing in Spain :-( with nanny! Then home tonight! X x x'

'Home today. On way to @SamanthaFaiers nannys house 2 have a nice day round the pool.Then airport later! Had 12 hours sleep last nite,' Joey added.

The holiday hasn't been all positive - Joey was robbed mid-week when thieves broke into his hotel room.


Get a room: Joey and Sam couldn't keep their hands off each other during water sports earlier in the week


Among the items stolen were his beloved Hermes belt, orange Ugg boots and £10,000 in cash.

The reality star believes he was targeted by thugs who recognised him from television, according to the Sun.

But the fashion-concious club promoter was bereft for long - his helpful manager flew out to Spain in order to deliver more clothes.


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